The Atlanta Braves exercised contract options on Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies Thursday, securing both stars for upcoming seasons. Acuña's $17 million option for 2027 was picked up, while Albies' $7 million option for 2026 was also exercised.
Acuña, the 2023 NL MVP, signed a $100 million, eight-year deal in 2019 that includes a $17 million option for 2028 with no buyout. The 28-year-old outfielder hit .255 with 20 homers, 55 RBIs and 21 stolen bases in 2026, missing time due to a strained left hamstring.
Albies, a four-time All-Star, agreed to a $35 million, seven-year contract in 2019 with $7 million options for 2026 and 2027. The 29-year-old second baseman batted a career-low .237 with 22 homers and 73 RBIs while appearing in all 162 games.
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